Students will use a calorimeter to measure the heat energy released by the combustion of various fuels. Students will calculate and compare the fuel values associated with various types of fuel.

Thanks to grant funding from Constellation, an Exelon Company, RIT chemistry faculty are hosting Zoom workshops about clean energy this spring that can elevate your high school curriculum. In five ...

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In this virtual investigation, students will explore how much energy is released when various fuels are burned. The amount of energy released per gram of fuel, measured in joules (J), is known as the ...